Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where a NULL pointer dereference may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | NVIDIA GPU Display Driver | All | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | nvidia-graphics-drivers | 375.82-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | nvidia-graphics-drivers | 375.82-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | nvidia-graphics-drivers | 375.82-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | nvidia-graphics-drivers-304 +1 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | nvidia-graphics-drivers-384 | 384.90-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | USN-3461-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | nvidia-graphics-drivers-384 | 384.90-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | USN-3461-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-3461-1 nvidia-graphics-drivers-384 vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026